[2026-04-15 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Global Oil Demand Growth Completely Wiped Out By Gulf Energy Shock

Snippet: The global demand destruction playbook we outlined last month, describing how the Gulf energy shock would spread across continents, is now materializing on a large scale. The International Energy Agency said in a Tuesday update that global oil demand will decline this year for the first time since 2020.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/global-oil-demand-growth-completely-wiped-out-gulf-energy-shock

[2026-04-15 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Et Tu, Indonesia!

Snippet: As the squeeze continues on China's energy supply (and Xi has started to lash out here and here), we suspect the next words out of the Chinese leader's mouth (if he spoke Latin) will be "...et tu, Indonesia!"

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/et-tu-indonesia

[2026-04-15 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: High oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty cloud bank profit outlook

Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s biggest banks posted another quarter of strong profits, helped by a resilient economy and a flurry of dealmaking for their investment banking units.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jpmorgan-wells-fargo-citigroup-banks-wall-street-20e472331deb22afb58c31d93d0ab497

[2026-04-15 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Soaring oil prices threaten Japan's municipal bus, sewer services

Snippet: The city of Saga is scrambling to secure bus fuel, including through local gas stations, after a public bidding process failed. (Photo by Mina Hasegawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/soaring-oil-prices-threaten-japan-s-municipal-bus-sewer-services

[2026-04-15 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No relief for gas, diesel consumers

Snippet: THE government is not keen on lifting the excise tax on gasoline and diesel as it could incur up to P43.6 billion in revenue losses in three months, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/news/national/no-relief-for-gas-diesel-consumers/2320054

[2026-04-15 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines seeks US nod to buy more Russian oil

Snippet: THE Philippines has asked the United States for an extension of a sanctions waiver to allow it to buy more Russian oil and petroleum products, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/news/national/philippines-seeks-us-nod-to-buy-more-russian-oil/2320053

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ilagan lines up tourism plans amid oil crisis

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/regions/ilagan-lines-up-tourism-plans-amid-oil-crisis/2319861

[2026-04-15 02:00 UTC+10:00] [US politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Democrat Ro Khanna to introduce bill to stop US gasoline exports amid Iran war

Snippet: Congressman says keeping gas supplies at home could lower costs for Americans amid price hikes sparked by war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/14/ro-khanna-bill-stop-gas-exports-iran-war

[2026-04-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Politicians and media can’t imagine a fossil-fuel free world - and it’s holding Australians back from huge EV savings | Adam Morton

Snippet: Australia is well behind other countries in embracing clean cars – it’s past time we kicked into gear on going electric

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/15/australia-fossil-fuels-politics-electric-vehicle-savings-clean-energy

[2026-04-15 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Why is Trump making the global energy crisis worse?

Snippet: The US has tightened its grip on energy exports from the Persian Gulf with a new naval blockade on Iranian supplies, risking fresh shocks to already fragile global markets.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638398-us-naval-blockade-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-15 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The US has tightened its grip on energy exports from the Persian Gulf with a new naval blockade on Iranian supplies, risking fresh shocks to already fragile global markets.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638398-us-naval-blockade-iran/

[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran's war-driven energy price spikes and supply disruptions, warning that the global economy would teeter on the brink of recession if the conflict worsens and oil stays above $100 per barrel through 2027.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-892991

[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ

Snippet: Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations with Iran, according to a The Wall Street Journal report published on Tuesday. The report said Riyadh fears the standoff could trigger a broader regional escalation, including threats to Red Sea shipping routes and Saudi oil exports.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892994

[2026-04-15 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Idling Shadow Fleet Tankers Threaten Baltic Security and Environment, Experts Warn

Snippet: Dozens of Russian shadow fleet tankers are idling in the Gulf of Finland as they wait for oil terminals damaged by Ukrainian air strikes to resume operations, in what experts say raises the risk of sabotage or environmental damage in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/idling-shadow-fleet-tankers-threaten-baltic-security-and-environment-experts-warn-a92498

[2026-04-15 00:18 UTC+10:00] [Coachella] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Coachella 2026 highlights: big stars, boisterous energy and millennial nostalgia power windy year

Snippet: The festival might feel more corporate than ever but enthusiasm remained sky high with Bieber fever, a Demon Hunters surprise and a pop takeover

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/14/coachella-highlights-best-moments-performances

[2026-04-15 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean members see the need to help each other during energy crisis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has urged its members to "prioritize" energy supply to fellow Asean and refrain from unnecessary trade restrictions in times of crisis.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/news/asean-members-see-the-need-to-help-each-other-during-energy-crisis/2320219

[2026-04-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Blaize Announces Expected First Quarter 2026 Revenue and Newly Awarded Contract with NeoTensr Anticipated to Generate $50.0 Million in Revenue

Snippet: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) ("Blaize," the "Company," "we," "our," or "us"), a leader in programmable, energy-efficient AI computing, announced today expected revenue for the first fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2026, and a newly awarded contract with NeoTensr, a system integrator and software company, expected to generate $50.0 million in revenue, following last week's previously announced launch of Blaize AI Services.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717262

[2026-04-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Fill 'er Up: Record Armada Of Tankers Bound For US Gulf To Load Oil

Snippet: An unusually large number of crude oil tankers on the open seas has the American Gulf coast as a destination as the ships are redirected to load cargoes bound for markets around the world already experiencing shortages.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/fill-er-record-armada-tankers-bound-us-gulf-load-oil

[2026-04-14 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: OPEC: Middle East oil production plummets due to Iran war

Snippet: Oil production in the Middle East plummeted in March as the US-Israel war against Iran raged on.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/opec-middle-east-oil-production-plummets-due-to-iran-war/

[2026-04-14 23:31 UTC+10:00] [Newsbreak] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: MAP: Gas stations where jeepney, UV drivers can avail of discounted fuel

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/map-discounted-fuel-gas-stations-jeepney-uv-drivers/

[2026-04-14 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese energy storage firms Sigenergy, Guoxia excited investors by leveraging AI boom

Snippet: Sigenergy and Guoxia are gaining traction as investors eye a major shift to AI in the renewable energy storage sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350082/how-chinese-energy-storage-firms-sigenergy-guoxia-excited-investors-leveraging-ai-boom?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 23:21 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese energy storage firms Sigenergy, Guoxia excited investors by leveraging AI boom

Snippet: Sigenergy and Guoxia are gaining traction as investors eye a major shift to AI in the renewable energy storage sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350082/how-chinese-energy-storage-firms-sigenergy-guoxia-excited-investors-leveraging-ai-boom

[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Introduces Helium Export Restrictions Amid Global Shortage

Snippet: The Russian government has restricted helium exports until the end of 2027 after the war in Iran sparked a global shortage of the rare gas, which is used in everything from semiconductor production and medical imaging to rocket fuels and welding.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/russia-introduces-helium-export-restrictions-amid-global-shortage-a92496

[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Introduces Helium Export Controls Amid Global Shortage

Snippet: The Russian government has introduced export controls on Helium until the end of 2027 after the war in Iran sparked a global shortage of the rare gas, which is used in everything from semiconductor production and medical imaging to rocket fuels and welding.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/russia-introduces-helium-export-controls-amid-global-shortage-a92496

[2026-04-14 23:01 UTC+10:00] [Drones] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Zelenskyy will fix Druzhba oil pipeline as he counts on Hungary to lift EU loan veto

Snippet: BERLIN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline would be operational by the end of April, but there's a trade-off.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-expects-hungary-lift-veto-ukraine-loan-druzhba-oil-flows-resume-end-april/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [International Monetary Fund (IMF)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: IMF warns ‘unprecedented’ energy crisis could trigger global recession as Australia prepares for G20 fuel talks

Snippet: As treasurer Jim Chalmers weighs ‘extreme uncertainty’, one economic scenario sees global growth plunging to just 2% in 2026

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/imf-world-economic-outlook-energy-crisis-global-recession-australia-fuel

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says

Snippet: The energy shock from the Iran war will hit the UK the hardest of the world's advanced economies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v670qwz97o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-14 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Irish government faces possible no-confidence vote over fuel protests

Snippet: Cyclists ride past tractors blocking O’Connell Street on the fifth day of the National Fuel Protest, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ireland-fuel-protests-oil-confidence-vote-a48cdc2577442a736d7ae5729a3ea7e6

[2026-04-14 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Xi Says "Global Order Crumbling Into Disarray" As Trump Turns Up Pressure Campaign On China

Snippet: President Trump's four-and-a-half-month crusade across the Western Hemisphere, and now into the Middle East, increasingly looks like a massive blitz to acquire - or control - energy assets and maritime chokepoints as part of a broader economic pressure campaign against China, which depends heavily on the Gulf and Venezuelan crude.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/xi-says-global-order-crumbling-disarray-trump-turns-pressure-campaign-china

[2026-04-14 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Producer Prices Cooler Than Expected In March Despite Surge In Energy Costs

Snippet: The month-over-month change in producer prices had accelerated for five straight months ahead of today's March data, which is expected to surge thanks to Iran-war impacts on energy costs.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-producer-prices-cooler-expected-march-despite-surge-energy-costs

[2026-04-14 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysians urged to tighten their belts as Iran war fallout starts to bite

Snippet: Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir warns the effects of the crisis can last until next year, with oil prices expected to remain high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3350078/malaysians-urged-tighten-their-belts-iran-war-fallout-starts-bite?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 22:38 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysians urged to tighten their belts as Iran war fallout starts to bite

Snippet: Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir warns the effects of the crisis can last until next year, with oil prices expected to remain high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3350078/malaysians-urged-tighten-their-belts-iran-war-fallout-starts-bite

[2026-04-14 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war ignites prices at the wholesale level in the US

Snippet: Fuel prices are displayed on a sign at a gas station as a fuel truck drives by, March 17, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/inflation-oil-gasoline-inflation-trump-6990c9ca0e19553b40c13af11b9c575b

[2026-04-14 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: IEA warns of two-month wait for Gulf oil exports even after Hormuz reopens | The National

Snippet: Gulf oil producers could restore up to half of their offline output within two weeks if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the International Energy Agency said in its latest monthly market report, where it highlighted an oil supply collapse of more than 10 million barrels per day in March.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/14/iea-warns-of-two-month-wait-for-gulf-oil-exports-even-after-hormuz-reopens/

[2026-04-14 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise, Nasdaq Up 10 Days In A Row, On Iran De-escalation Optimism

Snippet: US equity futures, and global stocks rise while oil slides on a Reuters report that negotiating teams from the US and Iran could return to Pakistan later this week to resume negotiations to end the war in the Gulf, days after the first peace talks ended without a breakthrough, with chatter from Pakistani media that Trump is said to be in attendance.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-nasdaq-10-days-row-iran-de-escalation-optimism

[2026-04-14 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Fuel protesters in tractors disrupt Belfast traffic

Snippet: Slow-moving tractors are causing disruption on a major road in Belfast as demonstrators object to rising energy bills.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2e8wevpwyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-14 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia’s Oil Export Revenue Surged in March, IEA Says

Snippet: Russia’s oil export revenue surged in March, nearly doubling from the previous month after the United States issued a temporary sanctions waiver to stabilize global energy markets, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/russias-oil-export-revenue-surged-in-march-iea-says-a92494

[2026-04-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Jeepster’s out of juice

Snippet: We’re wondering if Andrew Cohen of Glebe would ever consider a switch from the law to political advertising, having sampled his latest missive: “Sadly, T. Rex rocker, the ‘Electric Warrior’ Marc Bolan, who famously sang Life’s a Gas, isn’t here any more to tell Albo how to Get it On.”

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/jeepster-s-out-of-juice-20260414-p5zno3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Dishan Technology nears 2nm AI chip breakthrough, reports say

Snippet: The Shanghai-based start-up says its chip design is likely to improve energy efficiency by 40 per cent compared with its predecessor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350050/chinas-dishan-technology-nears-2nm-ai-chip-breakthrough-reports-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 20:59 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Dishan Technology nears 2nm AI chip breakthrough, reports say

Snippet: The Shanghai-based start-up says its chip design is likely to improve energy efficiency by 40 per cent compared with its predecessor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350050/chinas-dishan-technology-nears-2nm-ai-chip-breakthrough-reports-say

[2026-04-14 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA

Snippet: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has sharply cut its forecasts for global oil supply ⁠and demand growth, saying both are expected to fall from last year’s levels as ⁠the United States-Israel war on Iran disrupts oil flows and weighs on the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/14/global-oil-demand-to-plunge-amid-middle-east-war-disruptions

[2026-04-14 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends

Snippet: Households and businesses could get free or cheaper electricity from their energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d44ld97dyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-14 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Pipe dream': Turkey's plan to redraw Middle East energy routes after Iran

Snippet: Iran’s hold on the Strait of Hormuz has shunted energy markets onto a roller coaster since the US and Israel war began almost a month ago.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/pipe-dream-turkey-plan-redraw-middle-east-energy-iran-war-hormuz

[2026-04-14 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s energy supply at breaking point as US blockades Hormuz

Snippet: Nearly 90 per cent of the region’s crude oil is now at risk as stalled peace talks and a naval stand-off raise the spectre of stagflation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3350057/asias-energy-supply-breaking-point-us-blockades-hormuz?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 20:09 UTC+10:00] [Fitch Solutions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s energy supply at breaking point as US blockades Hormuz

Snippet: Nearly 90 per cent of the region’s crude oil is now at risk as stalled peace talks and a naval stand-off raise the spectre of stagflation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3350057/asias-energy-supply-breaking-point-us-blockades-hormuz

[2026-04-14 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. Hormuz blockade hits India just as Russian oil purchase waiver expires, deepening energy worries

Snippet: India, even as it tilts towards the U.S., is increasingly finding that Washington's policies work to its detriment, particularly in matters of energy security. The Iran war has only exacerbated the issue.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/us-hormuz-blockade-hits-india-just-as-russian-oil-purchase-waiver-expires-deepening-energy-worries.html

[2026-04-14 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ex-Nigeria oil boss denies £2M bribe claims in London court

Snippet: A former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied corruption allegations as she testified before a London court, rejecting claims that she accepted bribes while in office.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/ex-nigeria-oil-boss-denies-2m-bribe-claims-in-london-court/

[2026-04-14 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Global oil demand to fall this year led by Asia, IEA says

Snippet: Countries are taking various measures, from power savings to export restrictions and subsidies to weather Asia's energy crisis. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/global-oil-demand-to-fall-this-year-led-by-asia-iea-says

[2026-04-14 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: South Korea warns Hormuz tensions to prolong energy and supply shocks

Snippet: South Korea’s president has warned that escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz will continue to disrupt global energy flows and supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/south-korea-warns-hormuz-tensions-prolong-energy-and-supply-shocks

[2026-04-14 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade

Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Beijing as the United States blocks the Strait of Hormuz, through which China imports about a third of its oil supplies.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/14/russian-fm-lavrov-visits-china-to-discuss-middle-east-crisis